Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to meet Philadelphia’s faith leaders this Sunday, carrying a $2 billion H.O.M.E. housing initiative into the city’s churches.
Church Visits to Launch H.O.M.E. Initiative
On December 7, Parker will speak at three churches, outlining the $2 billion H.O.M.E. housing plan aimed at addressing the city’s housing crisis. The tour includes:
- 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Christian Compassion, 6121 Cedar Avenue
- 12:00 p.m. at the Tabernacle of Faith Spanish Assemblies of God Church, 315 E Hunting Park Avenue
- 1:30 p.m. at the Ambassador Seed of Love Church, 1718 W Susquehanna Avenue
City Council to Vote on First‑Year Budget
The Philadelphia City Council has scheduled a meeting for December 11 to decide whether to approve a $277 million budget for the first year of the H.O.M.E. program. The decision will determine how the initiative’s funding is allocated.
Key Takeaways
- Mayor Parker will discuss the $2 billion H.O.M.E. initiative at three churches on December 7.
- The City Council will vote on a $277 million first‑year budget for the program on December 11.
- The initiative seeks to address Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis.
The city’s leaders are poised to shape the future of housing policy in Philadelphia through these upcoming events and budget deliberations.
